Whitacre to Pay Chartered Flight from Own Pocket
21 Apr 2010, 08:47 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As the moment when GM's CEO Ed Whitacre will announce GM is debt free after it repaid the US and Canadian loans yesterday approaches, more details of the measures set in place by the executive ...
Martin Whitmarsh Is the New CEO of McLaren Group
21 Apr 2010, 08:47 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / McLaren Mercedes F1 Team principal Martin Whitmarsh has just been handed more responsibilities back at Woking, following the management restructuring of McLaren Group earlier this week. Richard ...
Garmin nuvi 1690 to Feature Navteq Traffic
21 Apr 2010, 08:47 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Satellite navigation device manufacturer Garmin announced it has selected Navteq as its real-time traffic service provider in Germany for the Garmin nuvi 1690. This will mark the first time Garmin h...
Peugeot UK to Host Eco Vehicle Event
21 Apr 2010, 08:24 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Peugeot’s UK arm is organizing a special “green” event at the Durham University (Queens Campus) to showcase its eco-efficient developments. The French carmaker will present its ...
2010 Ford Taurus Gets Eco-Friendly Seats
21 Apr 2010, 08:27 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / American manufacturer Ford announced it is moving forward with its broader global sustainability strategy, including by making its vehicles more eco-friendly through increased use of renewable and r...
Briatore Rules Out Reconciliation with Mosley
21 Apr 2010, 08:13 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Former Renault manager Flavio Briatore insisted that he wants to hear nothing of former FIA president Max Mosley from now on. The man whom he suspects was behind the entire crash-gate last year &nda...
UK Tests Satellite-Based Speed Cameras
21 Apr 2010, 08:12 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Having to battle a wave of public outrage every time they install a new speed camera on some road, UK authorities decided it's time to put an end to all the debate and stop drivers from having ...
Hamann Upgrades the BMW Z4 sDrive35i
21 Apr 2010, 08:19 UTC · By: Dan Mihalascu / German tuning specialist Hamann Motorsport has released its new design and performance kit for the BMW Z4. Internally known as “E89”, the complete treatment for the German roadster touch...
Avon Confirms F1 Talks for 2011
21 Apr 2010, 07:52 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / With Japanese tire manufacturer Bridgestone still undecided on their future in the Formula One championship, it seems that not only their French rivals Michelin are knocking on Bernie Ecclestone...
Ken Block Prepares for the Gymkhana THREE Fiesta
21 Apr 2010, 08:10 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Famous action sports star and rally driver Ken Block is currently preparing for the next chapter in his series of Gymkhana videos that have become an Internet phenomenon with more than 30 million vi...
2011 Camaro Attended the Camaro5Fest
21 Apr 2010, 07:31 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Chevrolet was present at the Camaro5Fest, an that is believed to have set a record for the largest meeting of 2010 Camaro owners, as several members of the GM Camaro staff took part in the parade. ...
BMW Under the Ash Cloud: 3 German Plants Idled
21 Apr 2010, 07:24 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / It was only a matter of time until the flight ban in Europe would take it's toll on the day-by-day operations of local carmakers. Although the ash cloud coming from Eyjafjallajokull is dissipat...
Hamilton Happier than Ever with 2010 F1 Stewards
21 Apr 2010, 07:16 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Following some light criticism over the latent stewarding system in the 2010 Formula One championship – the FIA allowed one former GP driver to observe the stewards at work and provide advices...
Saleen to Bring S281 Convertible at Fabulous Fords Forever
21 Apr 2010, 07:20 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Michigan-based Saleen Performance Vehicles announced it is preparing the new 2010 S281 convertible for public debut this weekend at the Fabulous Fords Forever! event, hosted at Knott's Berry Fa...
Magna to Invest $50 Million in Four Michigan Projects
21 Apr 2010, 07:14 UTC · By: Dan Mihalascu / Auto supplier Magna International Inc. plans to invest nearly $50 million in four projects in Michigan, which will create approximately 508 jobs within five years, according to Automotive News. The ...
GM Repays $5.8 Billion to US, Canada
21 Apr 2010, 06:51 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As hinted since the beginning of this week, American manufacturer GM announced, through the voice of its CEO, Ed Whitacre, that it has repaid the remaining $5.8 billion to the U.S. Treasury and Expo...
GMC Extends Its Partnership with the NFL
21 Apr 2010, 06:50 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / GMC announced that it will continue to offer support to the NFL, as is will sponsor the 75th NFL Draft, scheduled to take place at Radio City Music Hall in New York, on April 22, with the GMC Sierra...
Zipcar Buys Streetcar, Aims for Global Expansion
21 Apr 2010, 06:51 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Zipcar announced today it has acquired British counterpart Streetcar, aiming to create a single, global brand dedicated to offer car sharing services all over the world. The companies will operate u...
2010 Kia Forte Sedan Receives IIHS Top Safety Pick
21 Apr 2010, 06:38 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The Kia Forte sedan received a 2010 “Top Safety Pick” award (for the small car category) by the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The Institute evaluates vehicles ba...
BMW Introduces the 528i to the North American Market
21 Apr 2010, 06:35 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / BMW announced that it will introduce a new version of the 5 Series to the North American market. The 528i will join the more powerful 535i and 550i, which made their NA market debut earlier this mon...